Business Basics
Course Syllabus -
Daily Agenda
8/27/14Name GameWhat you did this summer
8/28/14SyllabusClassroom flowBooksWiki - Create personal page as your name (Joe Smith)Google Drive Create folder and share with me (bstormes@cypanthers.org) - Name PD2 BB (Joe Smith PD2 BB)
All about me poster - Save as PDF and upload to Google drive folder
8/29/14Complete about me poster and share with class
9/2/14 - 9/11/14
Career Research Project
Step 1:
Type I Writing: In 10 lines describe your life at age 25.
Step 2:
Click on this website here: Read the article and answer the 5 things needed to find the right career for you. (number and answer these questions at the bottom of you Type I writing from step 1)
Step 3:
Review the following links and write a paragraph summarizing the main points
Why is education important?
College Majors in demand
Step 4: Watch the following video
Step 5:
Use the following links or others to find a business career that you would be interested in. Be sure to have some reasons why you chose that career.
Business Careers site 1
Business Careers site 2
Best Business Jobs
Hear from real professionals
Type II Writing: In 10 lines or less tell me which business career you found to be most appealing and give two reason why this career fits you best (Underline those two reasons). This can be done under your Step 3
Step 6:
Timeline/Benchmarks:
Tuesday and Wednesday: Steps 1-6
Thursday: Part I of project
Friday: Finish part I and start part II
Monday: Work on part II
Tuesday: Finish part II and start part III - if using Prezi (Create a prezi account here be sure to select the "Edu Enjoy" account. Use your school e-mail address and password!!)
Wednesday: Work on part III
Thursday: Share Presentation with class
Finished Early: Read the newspapers for current business news
Resources:
Personality style inventories
1.Princetonreview.com
2. CX-Online
Print your results and turn in with your packet.
3. Career zone
4. JA
5. What can I do with this major?
Sites to use for researching careers :
Occupational Outlook Handbook
CX-Online
Princetonreview.com
Military Career:
Today's Military
9/12/14
Finish Presentations
9/15/14
Final Presentations
Business Leader Interview
About Me
9/16/14
Intro to Economics
9/17/14 - 9/18/14Decision Making Video
Upload video to your school you tube account - follow direction on video link here
9/19/14Quiz on Chapter 1.1 and 1.2Review/Evaluate Economic Decision Videos
The Economic Questions Activity Intro.
9/22/14 -9/23/14
Finish Basic Economic Questions Activity
Types of Economies1. Tower Building Activity2. Research your type of economy and prepare a poster which does the following: (you may use the internet and book)
9/24/14
Supply and Demand
9/25/14Chapter 1 review
9/26/14 - 9/29/14Business SimulationClick on the Business Simulation tab on the top right of this page. Read the instructions and watch the video's before starting the simulation.
9/30/14Chapter 1 Test
10/1/14
Read Article here
Write down the three most important facts from this article and circle the one you feel is the most important
Inflation Calculator
Annuities Calculator
What is the Stock Market
Stock Market Packet 1
Stock Market Packet.pdf
Homework: Create a list of at least 20 stocks to choose from for Friday's "Stock Draft"
List of companies on NYSE from this site you can select a tab, like industry, and see companies listed on the NYSE that are in specific industries
List of companies on the NASDAQ
10/2/14Business News Article click here
Stock Packet Activity 2, 3, and 6
Stock Market Video - Fill out worksheet during video
10/3/14Stock DraftStock Market Wiki Assignment
10/6/14 - 10/10/14
Stock Market Research ProjectJoin Stock Market Game-------------------------------------------------------Directions to join the stock market game:Follow this link to register for an account on Market Watch.
Buy and Sell
Logging Out - click on My Portfolio in the top left part of the screen then click on the red sign-out
10/14/14 - 10/15/14
Measuring Economic Activity
Paper Cup ActivityClass work: presentation (see slide number 26 on notes)
10/16/14Metro Bank Presentation
10/17/14Finish GDP project and present
10/20/14Business Cycle Project
10/21/14
10/22/14
Share Business Cycle Project
Discuss:
Inflation
Interest Rates
10/23/14
Review of chapter 2
10/24/14
Chapter 2 Test
10/27/14
Review Chapter 2 Test
Chapter 5 Pre-Test
Aluminum Foil Activity
6 basic activities of businesses
10/28/14Finish Aluminum Foil Activity
Notes on Businesses in the economy
Types of Business
10/29/14
Start Sole Proprietor Activity
Lemonade Stand
Keeping accurate records - Use the record keeping sheets below when playing the game
Lemonade Stand Tracking sheet.xlsx
Lemonade Stand worksheet.xlsx
10/30/14
Partnership
Lemonade Stand
Writing Assignment:
Lemonade Stand Evaluation.docx
10/31/14
Forms of Business Activity
In groups of 3 - Create a Poster that highlights your given form of business. The poster must include the following:
Grading for Poster:
All material included : 2 points for each number listed above
Neatness: 5 points for neatness
If time available after poster is complete:
Read chapter 5 section 2 and complete the outline below:
Chapter 5.2 outline.doc
11/3/14
Complete the 5.2 outline from 10/31/14 above
Read chapter 5.3 and complete this outline
When finished you may QUIETLY research stocks or play lemonade stand
11/4/14
JA - Personal FinanceFranchise Project Introductions
11/5/14Franchise Project
11/6/14
Business Leader Interview
Franchise Project
11/7/14
Complete Franchise Project
11/11/14JA
Present Franchise Project
Discuss - forms of ownership
1/12/14JA
11/13/14Present Franchise Project
11/14/14Present Franchise Project
11/17/14Watch two videos and complete the evaluation sheet below:
Video reaction and summary.doc
Mark Cuban
Mark Zuckerberg
11/18/14JA - Personal Finance
Discuss Forms of Business
11/19/14JA - Be Entrepreneurial
11/20/14Sweet Opportunities Activity - Open the "Sweet Opportunities" PDF below and choose one of the four examples. Write a brief recommendation as to what form of business organization you think is best for your chosen client. State the reasons for your position. There will also be some disadvantages to the business form you choose. Identify at least one negative and suggest how you might minimize it.
Sweet Opportunities- business type activity.pdf
Chapter 5.2 Notes.ppt
Setting Direction for a business:
Mission.Policies.Procedures.pdf
11/21/14
JA - Be Entrepreneurial
11/24/14Organizational Structure:Responsibility/Authority/AccountabilityUnity of CommandSpan of Control
Types of Organizational Structures
Homework:Study for Chapter 5 Test - Review notes and PowerPoints
Chapter 5.1 Notes.ppt
Chapter 5.2 Notes.ppt
11/25/14
JA Personal Finance
12/2/14JA Persnal Finance
12/3/14Chapter 5 Test
After Test:Find a current article that relates to one of the following:BusinessPersonal FinanceEntrepreneurshipCopy the article into noteability and highlight the important information (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How)Be ready to share your article with the class
12/4/14Shark Tank
12/5/14Entrepreneur Characteristics Activity
Homework: Write a paragraph highlighting 3 characteristics you possess and 1 characteristic you need to develop, so when combined would make you a successful entrepreneur.
12/8/14Read chapter 6 and complete outline
12/9/14Business Leader InterviewChapter 6 Overview
12/10/14
Introduction to Young Entrepreneur Report:
12/11/14Young Entrepreneur Report
12/12/14JA Entrepreneurship
12/15/1440 min. to work on Entrepreneur Report
Business Leader Interview
12/16/14Business Plan Activity
Before starting look over
1. Pretend you have $20,000 to loan out to someone who wants to start their own business. Create a list of questions that you would ask them before deciding to give them the money or turning them down. (minimum of 10, the more you come up with the more prepared you will be for step 5)
2. Choose a business plan from the following website (When you have your selection verify with Mr. Stormes)
Sample Business Plans
3. Analyze the business plan and answer the questions you created in step 1.
4. After analyzing the business plan, there will probably be items you want to add to your already list of questions and answers from step 1. Add those questions NOW.
5. Prepare for an interview with a loan officer.
12/17/14JA Entrepreneurship
12/18/14
How I made my millions
Share Entrepreneur Report
Complete Business Plan Activity
SBA Scavenger Hunt
12/19/142 Business Leader Interviews
chapter 6 blank outline.doc
Present Entrepreneur Posters
12/22/14Chapter 6 Review
12/23/14Chapter 6 Test
1/5/15 - 1/16/15Chapter 1 in Accounting and Business Leader Interviews
Accounting Equation Rap
Final Review:
Course Syllabus -
Daily Agenda
8/27/14Name GameWhat you did this summer
8/28/14SyllabusClassroom flowBooksWiki - Create personal page as your name (Joe Smith)Google Drive Create folder and share with me (bstormes@cypanthers.org) - Name PD2 BB (Joe Smith PD2 BB)
All about me poster - Save as PDF and upload to Google drive folder
8/29/14Complete about me poster and share with class
9/2/14 - 9/11/14
Career Research Project
Step 1:
Type I Writing: In 10 lines describe your life at age 25.
Step 2:
Click on this website here: Read the article and answer the 5 things needed to find the right career for you. (number and answer these questions at the bottom of you Type I writing from step 1)
Step 3:
Review the following links and write a paragraph summarizing the main points
Why is education important?
College Majors in demand
Step 4: Watch the following video
Step 5:
Use the following links or others to find a business career that you would be interested in. Be sure to have some reasons why you chose that career.
Business Careers site 1
Business Careers site 2
Best Business Jobs
Hear from real professionals
Type II Writing: In 10 lines or less tell me which business career you found to be most appealing and give two reason why this career fits you best (Underline those two reasons). This can be done under your Step 3
Step 6:
Timeline/Benchmarks:
Tuesday and Wednesday: Steps 1-6
Thursday: Part I of project
Friday: Finish part I and start part II
Monday: Work on part II
Tuesday: Finish part II and start part III - if using Prezi (Create a prezi account here be sure to select the "Edu Enjoy" account. Use your school e-mail address and password!!)
Wednesday: Work on part III
Thursday: Share Presentation with class
Finished Early: Read the newspapers for current business news
Resources:
Personality style inventories
1.Princetonreview.com
2. CX-Online
Print your results and turn in with your packet.
3. Career zone
4. JA
5. What can I do with this major?
Sites to use for researching careers :
Occupational Outlook Handbook
CX-Online
Princetonreview.com
Military Career:
Today's Military
9/12/14
Finish Presentations
9/15/14
Final Presentations
Business Leader Interview
About Me
9/16/14
Intro to Economics
9/17/14 - 9/18/14Decision Making Video
Upload video to your school you tube account - follow direction on video link here
9/19/14Quiz on Chapter 1.1 and 1.2Review/Evaluate Economic Decision Videos
The Economic Questions Activity Intro.
9/22/14 -9/23/14
Finish Basic Economic Questions Activity
Types of Economies1. Tower Building Activity2. Research your type of economy and prepare a poster which does the following: (you may use the internet and book)
- list/shows characteristics of that economy
- Country Examples
- Images
9/24/14
Supply and Demand
9/25/14Chapter 1 review
9/26/14 - 9/29/14Business SimulationClick on the Business Simulation tab on the top right of this page. Read the instructions and watch the video's before starting the simulation.
9/30/14Chapter 1 Test
10/1/14
Read Article here
Write down the three most important facts from this article and circle the one you feel is the most important
Inflation Calculator
Annuities Calculator
What is the Stock Market
Stock Market Packet 1
 |
| Stock Market Packet.pdf |
Homework: Create a list of at least 20 stocks to choose from for Friday's "Stock Draft"
List of companies on NYSE from this site you can select a tab, like industry, and see companies listed on the NYSE that are in specific industries
List of companies on the NASDAQ
10/2/14Business News Article click here
Stock Packet Activity 2, 3, and 6
Stock Market Video - Fill out worksheet during video
10/3/14Stock DraftStock Market Wiki Assignment
10/6/14 - 10/10/14
Stock Market Research ProjectJoin Stock Market Game-------------------------------------------------------Directions to join the stock market game:Follow this link to register for an account on Market Watch.
- When entering your first name add a 4 at the end Ex. Brian4
- use your school e-mail address and password
Buy and Sell
Logging Out - click on My Portfolio in the top left part of the screen then click on the red sign-out
10/14/14 - 10/15/14
Measuring Economic Activity
Paper Cup ActivityClass work: presentation (see slide number 26 on notes)
10/16/14Metro Bank Presentation
10/17/14Finish GDP project and present
10/20/14Business Cycle Project
10/21/14
- Read pages 44 - 47 and create an outline that highlights all of the main facts for this section. Save your outline as "Chapter 2 Section 3" and place it into your Google drive folder.
- In groups of three come up with 30 questions that could be used in a review game.The questions should come from all of Chapter 2 (pages 34-47). Your list of questions should be typed and printed by the end of the period. Be sure to include everyone's name that is in your group. There will be points assigned to these questions.
- If time allows: Create a review game that you could run in class tomorrow.
10/22/14
Share Business Cycle Project
Discuss:
Inflation
Interest Rates
10/23/14
Review of chapter 2
10/24/14
Chapter 2 Test
10/27/14
Review Chapter 2 Test
Chapter 5 Pre-Test
Aluminum Foil Activity
6 basic activities of businesses
10/28/14Finish Aluminum Foil Activity
Notes on Businesses in the economy
Types of Business
10/29/14
Start Sole Proprietor Activity
Lemonade Stand
Keeping accurate records - Use the record keeping sheets below when playing the game
 |
| Lemonade Stand Tracking sheet.xlsx |
|
| Lemonade Stand worksheet.xlsx |
10/30/14
Partnership
Lemonade Stand
Writing Assignment:
Lemonade Stand Evaluation.docx
10/31/14
Forms of Business Activity
In groups of 3 - Create a Poster that highlights your given form of business. The poster must include the following:
- Form of business name
- Explanation of form of business
- Minimum 2 advantages of this form of business
- Minimum 2 disadvantages of this form of business
- A real life business that you think might have this formation of business
Grading for Poster:
All material included : 2 points for each number listed above
Neatness: 5 points for neatness
If time available after poster is complete:
Read chapter 5 section 2 and complete the outline below:
 |
| Chapter 5.2 outline.doc |
11/3/14
Complete the 5.2 outline from 10/31/14 above
Read chapter 5.3 and complete this outline
When finished you may QUIETLY research stocks or play lemonade stand
11/4/14
JA - Personal FinanceFranchise Project Introductions
11/5/14Franchise Project
11/6/14
Business Leader Interview
Franchise Project
11/7/14
Complete Franchise Project
11/11/14JA
Present Franchise Project
Discuss - forms of ownership
1/12/14JA
11/13/14Present Franchise Project
11/14/14Present Franchise Project
11/17/14Watch two videos and complete the evaluation sheet below:
|
| Video reaction and summary.doc |
Mark Cuban
Mark Zuckerberg
11/18/14JA - Personal Finance
Discuss Forms of Business
11/19/14JA - Be Entrepreneurial
11/20/14Sweet Opportunities Activity - Open the "Sweet Opportunities" PDF below and choose one of the four examples. Write a brief recommendation as to what form of business organization you think is best for your chosen client. State the reasons for your position. There will also be some disadvantages to the business form you choose. Identify at least one negative and suggest how you might minimize it.
|
| Sweet Opportunities- business type activity.pdf |
 |
| Chapter 5.2 Notes.ppt |
Setting Direction for a business:
- Mission Statement
- Policies
- Procedures
|
| Mission.Policies.Procedures.pdf |
11/21/14
JA - Be Entrepreneurial
11/24/14Organizational Structure:Responsibility/Authority/AccountabilityUnity of CommandSpan of Control
Types of Organizational Structures
Homework:Study for Chapter 5 Test - Review notes and PowerPoints
|
| Chapter 5.1 Notes.ppt |
|
| Chapter 5.2 Notes.ppt |
11/25/14
JA Personal Finance
12/2/14JA Persnal Finance
12/3/14Chapter 5 Test
After Test:Find a current article that relates to one of the following:BusinessPersonal FinanceEntrepreneurshipCopy the article into noteability and highlight the important information (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How)Be ready to share your article with the class
12/4/14Shark Tank
12/5/14Entrepreneur Characteristics Activity
- Famous Entrepreneurs - Read a few stories about famous entrepreneurs
- 20 minutes - Research entrepreneurs and read about their life and success. As you read, look and think about specific characteristics that you notice about the entrepreneurs.
- 30 minutes -In groups of 3 - grab a piece of roll paper and some markers. Outline one group member on the roll paper. Draw (not write) characteristics of an entrepreneur.
- Present your entrepreneur to the class
Homework: Write a paragraph highlighting 3 characteristics you possess and 1 characteristic you need to develop, so when combined would make you a successful entrepreneur.
12/8/14Read chapter 6 and complete outline
12/9/14Business Leader InterviewChapter 6 Overview
12/10/14
Introduction to Young Entrepreneur Report:
- How your page should be set up (MLA style).... see image on this link under Formatting the First Page of Your Paper
- NO COPYING FROM INTERNET.....TEXT SHOULD BE IN YOUR WORDS!
- Cite your source using easy bib
- For this summary.....paste cited sources at the bottom of your page.
- Your Poster can be created digitally or manually.
12/11/14Young Entrepreneur Report
12/12/14JA Entrepreneurship
12/15/1440 min. to work on Entrepreneur Report
Business Leader Interview
12/16/14Business Plan Activity
Before starting look over
1. Pretend you have $20,000 to loan out to someone who wants to start their own business. Create a list of questions that you would ask them before deciding to give them the money or turning them down. (minimum of 10, the more you come up with the more prepared you will be for step 5)
2. Choose a business plan from the following website (When you have your selection verify with Mr. Stormes)
Sample Business Plans
3. Analyze the business plan and answer the questions you created in step 1.
4. After analyzing the business plan, there will probably be items you want to add to your already list of questions and answers from step 1. Add those questions NOW.
5. Prepare for an interview with a loan officer.
12/17/14JA Entrepreneurship
12/18/14
How I made my millions
Share Entrepreneur Report
Complete Business Plan Activity
SBA Scavenger Hunt
12/19/142 Business Leader Interviews
|
| chapter 6 blank outline.doc |
Present Entrepreneur Posters
12/22/14Chapter 6 Review
12/23/14Chapter 6 Test
1/5/15 - 1/16/15Chapter 1 in Accounting and Business Leader Interviews
Accounting Equation Rap
Final Review: